I’d try being open with the friends you want to keep about Amelia, your budget, and your desire to still hang out with them. “I’m working on my finances, and unfortunately that means I can ...

Dear Eric: One of my closest friends has a toddler and when we’re making plans, she will often ask if she should leave her toddler at home with her husband. Oftentimes when I say yes, I would ...

Dear Eric: One of my closest friends has a toddler and when we're making plans, she will often ask if she should leave her toddler at home with her husband. Oftentimes when I say yes, I would ...

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My best friend from high school (of more than 20 years), had kids a few years ago. The kids are young but out of the baby stage. My friend constantly asks to hang out but never offers anything ...

Asking Eric: My friends want to hang with my mom. I told them it’s weird I think there need to be boundaries concerning their visits without me ...

My best friend from high school (of more than 20 years), had kids a few years ago. The kids are young but out of the baby stage. My friend constantly asks to hang out but never offers anything ...

But trying to ice out your friends’ daughter will just alienate them. Stories by R. Eric Thomas Asking Eric: My new boyfriend’s sister-in-law warned me not to fall for him ...

My best friend from high school (of more than 20 years), had kids a few years ago. The kids are young but out of the baby stage. My friend constantly asks to hang out but never offers anything ...